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Tickle Me Cool J

The 39th season of Sesame Street, which premieres Monday, is surprisingly well stocked with quirky guest stars, including Will Arnett, Neil Patrick Harris, and Feist, whose rendition of “1, 2, 3, 4” has already received more than a half-million views on YouTube. Below, a few other notable appearances.

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the elmo interaction

David Beckham

Persistent “means not to give up even when things don’t go the way you want them to.”

Though the L.A. Galaxy has been on a losing streak and Beckham’s star is dimming, we should not expect this Brit to flame out.

Adversarial. Elmo interrupts an irritated Beckham three times
with requests to play football.

LL Cool J

Unanimous “means when everyone agrees.”

When Oscar the Grouch steps to him, saying “Mr. Mama Said Knock You Out,” this friendlier, slimmer Cool J can just laugh it off.

Appeasing. “Who wants to go to the beach?” he sings to mischief-making Elmo (though Cool J’s delivery can be condescending at times).

Heidi Klum

Compliment “is when you say something nice about somebody or something.”

After years of dealing with sleazy casting agents, lecherous photographers, and now puppets, Klum has mastered the art of the noncommittal flirt.